Molecular Diagnosis of Pseudoterranova decipiens Sensu Stricto Infections, South Korea, 2002-2020

Human Pseudoterranova decipiens larval infections were diagnosed by molecular analysis of mitochondrial cox1 and nd1 genes in 12 health check-up patients in South Korea during 2002-2020. Based on high genetic identity (99.3%-100% for cox1 and 96.7%-98.0% for nd1), we identified all 12 larvae as P. decipiens sensu stricto.

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In this study, human pseudoterranova decipiens larval infections were diagnosed in 12 health check-up patients in South Korea using molecular analysis. Based on high genetic similarity, all 12 larvae were identified as P. decipiens sensu stricto.